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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 14.09.09.04" title_num="14" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="09" heading="Stipulation for Permanent Disability.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A written stipulation to an award for permanent disability shall be filed using the stipulation of parties and award of compensation form and contain the following information:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The claimant's average weekly wage;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The inclusive dates of any temporary total disability;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The inclusive dates and rate of any temporary partial disability;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A copy of any medical evaluation relied upon;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The percentage of claimant's loss of use or industrial loss of use and the benefits weeks payable;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Any medical expenses claimed;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Any attorney's fees sought by claimant's attorney; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>The signatures of all parties if a written stipulation is submitted.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If the claimant is not represented by an attorney, the stipulation shall be accompanied by the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>All medical information in the possession of other parties; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A statement signed by the claimant acknowledging that the claimant understands that the stipulation does not foreclose the claimant's future right to benefits under the Workers' Compensation Law, including the right to reopen and the right to continuing medical treatment.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The stipulation is not binding on the Commission unless approved by the Commission.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>